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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 507,151.66, 699,877.89 and 277,705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 507,151.66, 699,877.89 and 277,705.29 is: 383,238.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    507,151.66 : 699,877.89 = 277,705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    507,151.66/699,877.89 = 277,705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    507,151.66x = 699,877.89 × 277,705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    507,151.66x = 194,359,789,907.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,359,789,907.41/507,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,238.01

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